Gator GR-6S Standard Shallow Rack Case Reviews

Our new church sound system consists of a Gator Case to house the new mixer and power amp.
The mixer is a Behringer X Air XR16 16-channel Tablet-controlled Digital Mixer.
The amp is a
Behringer NX6000 6000W 2-channel Power Amplifier
We reused our old speakers and microphones.
We control the mixer via a used Windows 10 laptop with a dedicated Shielded Cat5e cable, and also by an Android phone, an iPhone, and an iPad.
We are delighted with everything about the new system, particularly the ability to control the mixer from any location in the sanctuary with it's main home being in the balcony next to our streaming laptop.
For the basic workings of the mixer, my basic knowledge of theatre sound has been sufficient to setup the mixer. At 76 years of age I am having fun learning what I don't know yet about shaping and further controlling the sound and the interface is very helpful.
Wayne Wildman has been our contact at Sweetwater for 6 years and he recommended this equipment and saw to it that it was delivered promptly. Everything was shipped without damage. He has the best consultant attitude and is ready to help in any way. Including being honest about what he sometimes doesn't know. He always finds the answer.

I purchased this Gator case for our band sound system. It consists of a Furman Power Conditioner, Peavey Power Amp, and Behringer XAir 18 Mixer. The components fit perfectly and mounting was a snap. There is plenty of room on both ends with the case covers to allow for the handles / antennae on the Mixer, as it is an all digital type controlled by tablet / laptop. The case is sturdy and seems weather proof. Gator Cases are the best.

Great shallow rack case. We use this to hold our IEM system, Furman Power conditioner, and a small 2U draws. Gator always makes great gear.

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I bought my case in July 2020, this case is durable and well constructed. I've added components to completely fill my 6U rack and will be buying another one. I love it very much. It's easy to set up and tear down each show by storing my cables and accessories in my drawer in the rack and place my front and rear covers on it and fasten it, load and be done. Gator is my trusted source for cases as I have one for my bass guitar as well. Worth the money and I didn't get the luxury of purchasing mine on sale. I paid more but still worth it.

This gets 5 stars for my use but it may not for someone else. Why? Kind of hard to explain but I'll try... the mounting strips are made of two strips sandwiched together and held that way by two screws. The screws are the same as the screws used to mount your rack gear. They have to be removed to mount your gear and then wherever the screws end up holds the sandwiched strips together. However, the original holes do not match up with the hole pattern of the others. So depending on your desired configuration it may be a challenge to rack up your gear. Fortunately for me it wasn't a problem but it might have been if I had needed to mount the devices in a different order. Hence, 5 stars for me. For someone else... it depends.

Rooby is the Best! I am and have been a pro player, vocalist and audio Engineer! I love what I do and I don't intend to quit any time soon. Having some in my corner is something I could only a dream of before I found Sweetwater! I only wish I lived closer so I could work for Sweetwater! and bug everyone there every day till y'all gave me a job! LOL Life is much easier will professionals in it!

Exactly what I needed.

great folks at Sweetwater they have gone out of the way to help with some issues and got to say hats off to them all for the help everything works great.

This case is fantastic in so many ways. It's light, durable, really protects your gear and the cost was right in my ballpark.
Thank you Sweetwater. This is one of many reasons I keep coming back as a satisfied customer.
Thanks again,
Guy Blunt

As usual, Sweetwater and Dave Walent come through with great service, competitive pricing and quick delivery. Thanks again...

Easy to order, fast on delivery, good product. I wanted this type of road case for durability and lightness. The regular cases are already 33 lbs. Add to it approx. another 30 lbs and its too heavy for my back. I can easily manage this. Its a good looking case, closes up well, no problem with the rack and screws. Plastic compound used needs to air out for a while, but thats normal. Completely happy.

Needed a small solution that was lightweight and sturdy. This thing fits the bill perfectly.

Fantastic well built case for less than what SKB wants for similar model!

This road case is great!!! So much lighter than the case I used to store my amplifiers and EQ in. Everything fits inside like a glove and is very secure, this is a perfect solution for my needs. I play out locally a couple of times a month and this case fits the bill.

I use this rack for my guitar rig. It's solid and fits perfectly on top of my (straight) 4x12 cabinet. After opening up the rack, the ends do not hang over the 4x12 at all.....perfect fit. With all 6 spaces full, I can now carry my rack with one arm since it's not big and awkward.

I bought this case to hold my Gibson Echoplex Loopers (Two). I have no fear that they will remain protected for years to come. As usual, the personal support from Sweetwater is beyond belief in this day and age. Thanks guys. You do NOT find this kind of support anywhere from any other company, other than Sweetwater.

Got to keep those electronic goodies safe and Sweetwater makes it possible ... Thankz Guyz ...Dave ...

Decided to replace my current rack with something a little lighter and this did the trick. Loaded up 5 of the 6 spaces and is a great addition to my set up. The injection molded plastic could stand to be a little thicker, but for what it is, you can't go wrong ... ")

Everything on the box works just fine. Strong, light, decent looking. I perform by myself, and this is part of my mobile set-up which breaks things down into small parts that a 60 year old man can carry. The only thing I would change on this is that I would have preferred not to have so much pressed design on the bottoms and tops so I could attach some stomp boxes easier to the bottom, but other than that minor thing, go for it.

Well made, rugged case. Very sturdy feeling. No jagged edges, etc. Lids fit and latch securely. I use this with a POD HD, Furman line conditioner and a sliding drawer with plenty of space in the rear to hide cables, etc. Looks good on my desk and can be quickly closed up for travel. Came with a pack of mountings screws as well.

great protection, very compact, and light. What a rack case is suppost to be. I have two of these things now, one for my bass rig and the other for live sound. The latches rattle a bit on the case I use for my bass rig but other than that perfect.

When I ordered the case, I had no idea that it would be so spaceous and adaptable. I use my case as a portable integrated "emergency ready" kit for amateur (ham) radio. When a disaster happens, I don't have to break down a station and waste time installing it when I reach the disaster site, all I have to do is set up and antenna and apply power and I'm on the air. Thanks Sweetwater for being so helpful in making this selection. Doug K5CID

I like this rack unit overall and I can get past the two shortcomings.

First off the actual screw guides are not attached to the insides of the rack. You have to put one or two screws through the guides and then into the back panel. Then you can put in your devices and screw them in. Yes it takes a little extra effort and forethought but not a tie breaker to me.

As one other person wrote the handles are very shallow. I suppose if you had a heavy load it would be a tie breaker.

I would buy this again.

This rack case does exactly what I need it to do and I really appreciate its shallower dimension. Although for this price, I wish it had locks on it like my 8 space gator. One of the latches is a bit touchy too, doesn’t always wanna let go all the way. All in all, it’s sturdy, the right size and I think it will serve me well.

A great item overall. But I would expect the build quality is better than this. Certain part is not perfectly aligned.

I bought this with aFurman power strip and loaded it up with some rack equip. I had and put it to work in my studio and if I want to do a live show I just close it up and take off

For the price, it is hard to beat. If you want a flight-case type of rack-case, then this is not for you. But if you want a strong/sturdy rack-case without the flight-case prices, then you should consider this.

The Pros: The six-space rack-case is much sturdier than I thought it would be. It holds my power conditioner, tuner, preamp, and a two-space bass head. I have one free space at this time. While it is considered a shallow rack, it is deeper than my former 4 space rack-case of a different brand. I like the extra space for including cables and a wireless receiver, plus I can actually get my hands inside it to reach inputs and such. I really like the sturdy handles on both ends.

The Cons: The latches work sufficiently, but seem like they could be a little tighter. Maybe it is just me. So far, no problems.

Very happy with this purchase!

Functional, well designed, lightweight and sturdy. Perfect for our remote TV broadcast application.

I used a 10u Anvil rack case for years when I was on the road and didn't have to move anything... After I retired and started to do some local stuff I realized that I had too much stuff and the rack was very heavy... I downsized to a 6u SKB and used that for many years... very big and bulky but great construction... I have been looking for something shallow, light, but was still sturdy enough for travel... I came across this 6u Gator shallow case when I was scanning my favorite site, Sweetwater.com, and it looked like exactly what I was looking for... It came in about a month ago and it has worked out great... Light yet sturdy and no parts that can get knocked off like rubber feet or thinks like that... I have a bass amp, tuner, wireless, and power conditioner mounted in this Gator Rack and it has plenty of depth... Also it fits nicely on top of my 8x10 or 4x10 cabinet... It doesn't hang over or look awkward... So far it is holding up well I will review it again at the end of the year to see how it holds up...

I'm getting older and was looking to reduce the size and weight of my rig. I got the shallow case and it works great! It's small and with the plastic construction it weighs next to nothing but is still durable and protective of all the goodies inside.

Regularly gigging musician - 8-10 shows a week. Lasted about 5-6 months then fell apart

This case works fine as far as protecting my touring rack gear, but the handles SUCK!!! The handle clearance makes it almost impossible to carry. The handles aren"t deep enough for anyone to get their hand around it. It forces you to have to carry the rack with just your fingers, which is ridiculously difficult (especially if you use all 6U). Extremely Poor Design!
I really wish someone would make a Short 6U rolling rack. This doesn"t exist. Neither does an inexpensive short (12") sliding rack shelf for these short cases.

Unit came with a pack of seventeen rack screws and plastic washers, no instructions.



I am new to rack gear, so I had to figure out which side was "up" from sweetwater product pictures. You'd be hard-up to find a picture of gator cases in normal horizontal use, on the gator product website!



Four butterfly-style latches are secure and trouble-free to operate. Case feels solid. Gear is mounted by "+" headed machine screws through plastic inserts, through the target piece's rack ear, through gator case frame, to threaded mounting bar (not attached to case frame), 18 holes on each side. There's about 2-3mm of play in this arrangement when screws are loose. Removable case ends are similar in shape, one has a gator logo secured to it. Top of case has two "nubs" and bottom has two "indents" for stacking. Handles on each side are rigid, with a graded recession into the case (perhaps to make it easier to put your hand in there for carry). Short legs (four of them) are on each side of the case. Would not worry about standing case on-end.



You cannot put, say... a mixer securely on top of this case, without some non-slip material or taping a flat surface to the top. The shell of the gator case, though textured, has those nubs and is too smooth for placing items other than stackable rackmount cases on top. I used some duct tape and an old highschool yearbook. My mixer sits on top of that.